U.S. Army
Toffey, John JamesConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany G, 33rd New Jersey Infantry
BirthplaceQuaker Hill, New York
Citation
Although excused from duty on account of sickness, went to the front in command of a storming party and with conspicuous gallantry participated in the assault of Missionary Ridge; was here wounded and permanently disabled.
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